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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.13, 1,358.40 and 858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.13, 1,358.40 and 858.60 is: 1,186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.13 : 1,358.40 = 858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.13/1,358.40 = 858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.13x = 1,358.40 × 858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.13x = 1,166,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,322.24/983.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.34

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